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From the Back Cover ------------------- "The bible for all chefs." --Paul Bocuse "Well-researched and documented, The Culinary Institute of America's latest offering includes the essential tools to become a successful modern chef. The Professional Chef continues to evolve and improve with age." --Thomas Keller "The Professional Chef continues to be an incredibly valuable reference guide that we keep handy in all our restaurant kitchens." --Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken "This important book is a classic resource, an indispensable reference for both the professional and serious home cook." --Alfred Portale "The newest edition of The Professional Chef is truly an amazing book of technique. Without a doubt, a true inspiration for all." --Eric Ripert "How to cook everything from the best culinary school in America. This is The Mothership for recipes and basic culinary techniques. Anyone and everyone serious about food and cooking should have one in their kitchen." --Anthony Bourdain "The CIA continues not only to set standards but to raise them industry-wide. This is a great book, a valuable reference in both the restaurant kitchen and the home kitchen." --Michael Ruhlman About the Author ---------------- Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is anindependent, not-for-profit college offering bachelor's andassociate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts, aswell as certificate programs in culinary arts and wine and beveragestudies. A network of more than 45,000 alumni has helped the CIAearn its reputation as the world's premier culinary college. The CIA, which also offers courses for professionals and foodenthusiasts, as well as consulting services for the foodservice andhospitality industry, has campuses in Hyde Park, New York; St. Helena, California; San Antonio, Texas; and Singapore.